Abstract
References
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TEACHERS’ VIEWS ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COURSES VIA CEFR DESCRIPTORS
Abstract
‘The English Language Education in Malaysia: An Agenda for Reform
2015-2025’ is a blueprint initiated by The Ministry of Education (MOE),
Malaysia, currently launched in 2016. The key pledge to this blueprint is the
alignment of Malaysia’s English Language Education System with the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). CEFR is a benchmark for
an international standard that focuses on developing learners who are able to
communicate and interact in any language, in this instance, English. The focal
point of the Malaysian education reform is to adopt the CEFR levels as the
guiding beacon or regulating framework for curriculum development, issues
regarding learning materials and the measurement of learning outcomes. In
keeping with this reform, the study aims to understand English language
teachers’ views on the English language proficiency courses in a local
university, in Malaysia, based on CEFR scales. The study employs a quantitative
approach, where surveys were distributed to twenty-five English language
teachers. The data is then analysed quantitatively by frequency counts and
percentage. Data shows there are variations in teachers’ views towards English
language proficiency courses, and this may not necessarily fit into the CEFR
standards targeted for university learners. The result of this study acts as
preliminary data for further research on the link between English language
course content and CEFR standards, as well as expected English language
proficiency of university learners. Through this study, it is hoped that future
design of teaching and learning materials that contribute to ‘proficient’
learners at the end of university years, can be developed.
Keywords
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) teaching and learning language proficiency English language curriculum
References
- Darmi, R., Mat Saad, N.S., Abdullah, N., Puteh-Behak, F., & Zakaria, Z. A. (2016). Mapping English language courses to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards. Proceeding Local University Education Deans’ Council Seminar. Hamidah Yamat, Nur Farita Mustapa Umar & Muhammad Ilyas Mahmood. (2014). Upholding the Malay Language and Strengthening the English Language Policy: An Education Reform. International Education Studies, 7(13), 197-205. Council of Europe. (2001). Common European framework of reference for languages. Language Policy Unit, Strasbourg. Retrieved from http://www.coe.int/lang-CEFR. Ministry of Education Malaysia. (2015). English Language Education Reform in Malaysia: The Roadmap 2015-2025. English Language Standards and Quality Council. Malaysian Examinations Council. (2006). Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Regulations, Test specifications, test format and sample questions. Ministry of Education Malaysia. (2012). Preliminary Report - Malaysia Education Blueprint Executive 2013-2025 Executive Summary, E-16. Nik, H. O., Azmi, A. M., Rusyda, H. M., Arena, C. K., & Khairani, A. A. (2012). Graduates’ employability skills based on current job demand through electronic advertisement. Asian Social Science Journal, 8(9). Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia 2013-2025. (2012). Putrajaya: Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. Tan, K. W. (2005). The medium-of-instruction debate in Malaysia English as a Malaysian language? Language Problems & Language Planning. Retrieved from http://www.factworld.info/malaysia/news/debate.pdf
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| Journal Section | Articles |
|---|---|
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| Publication Date | August 31, 2017 |
| Submission Date | September 2, 2017 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2017 |
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